No Fantastic Four collection is complete without this amazing 1:50 spoiler variant edition (with an awesome cover by John Cassaday). This is the issue, true believer! Marvel Entertainment Extinguishes The Fantastic Four's Human Torch! "FLAME OFF!" In a move sure to shock comic fans worldwide, Marvel's ever popular super hero the Human Torch meets his demise and dies heroically in this very issue of Fantastic Four #587. This concludes the "Three" storyline that has captivated the mainstream media and industry press alike, this issue and the death of such a renowned character from the First Family of comics signals the beginning of major changes for the Marvel Universe as the Fantastic Four lose one of their founding members.